Exhaust Heat Shield - Yamaha YFZ450 Forum : YFZ450, YFZ450R, YFZ450X Forums

Shaky J · 05-17-2011, 06:54 PM

Just thought I'd throw this on here and get some opinions. Finally received my materials to make a heat shield for my exhaust on my X. This is the final result. Used aluminum intercooler piping and cut to shape. Backed it with DEI Reflect-a-gold heat reflective foil and applied a carbon fiber look vinyl to the exterior. Due to the wonderful weather we have here in Ohio, I haven't had the chance to take it out and test and check temps. Should definitely help prevent some holes in the pants. Let me know what you think.

milzo · 05-17-2011, 06:56 PM

very nice work, where in ohio are you? i need one of these for my nmotion

Shaky J · 05-17-2011, 06:59 PM

east cinci

mzarb28 · 05-18-2011, 07:42 AM

very nice, good work

blown54 · 05-18-2011, 05:18 PM

Dang, good job!

BTwrestle04 · 05-18-2011, 05:53 PM

Was there already mounting points on the head pipe?

Shaky J · 05-18-2011, 06:10 PM

No mounting points. I cut the ones from the stock header and welded on to the new pipe. I used the stock heat shield to determine placement of the tabs. I ran the stock heat shield for a bit, but wanted something that wrapped the header more.

Not_A_Bro · 05-19-2011, 04:02 AM

Looks bitchin. I'd imagine these would sell alot if you made some to sell.

Shaky J · 05-19-2011, 08:10 AM

Thanks for the comments. I have considered making them and I'm looking in to it. The problem is, obviously not all exhausts are the same, so I wouldn't be able to have a universal fit. I may consider making and installing for those that may be interested. I'm also looking at making out of carbon fiber, since I have access to all types of materials through the race shop. I'll keep you updated as I get more info.

mkhong9081 · 07-03-2011, 12:11 AM

Man, that looks awesome, I'd def buy one if you ever made em. Nice work

Kovatch · 07-05-2011, 01:04 PM

Looks awesome!! I ended up running a stock Honda 450r exhaust shield. Doesn't look great, but it prevents the burnt pants.

NorKanYFZ · 07-05-2011, 02:16 PM

You should definitely keep making those and sell them. Looks badass!

funyun · 07-05-2011, 03:14 PM

Wow thats sick. I wouldn't mind one of those heat shields either for the right price if you start making them. Wonder how the wrap will hold up. Will it withstand a pressure washer you think?

8ball · 08-25-2011, 09:54 PM

That is nice! SSo did you decide on making any to sell? I'll take one

Shaky J · 08-25-2011, 10:43 PM

Unfortunately, no. It didn't quite go as planned. The heat shield still got hot enough to melt the fake carbon fiber material on the outside. I researched and purchased some different heat reflective material for inside the heat shield, but still no success. The shield is just too close to the header. So, I just painted it black with high temp paint. It still functions well and keeps from burning up pants, but the carbon look I was attempting to accomplish failed. The next step is true carbon fiber. I've been so busy with the race team, that I haven't had much of a chance to continue with the project. As soon as I finish with the race car and the season is done, I'll continue on this and post the progress.

funyun · 08-25-2011, 10:48 PM

Dam that sucks to hear that was a bad ass looking heat shield.

8ball · 08-25-2011, 10:56 PM

Oh well good luck and I'll look out for ur post. Thanks

Shaky J · 08-25-2011, 11:01 PM

Actually, it doesn't look too bad, and most importantly, it functions. I still want the carbon look though.

8ball · 08-25-2011, 11:08 PM

That is nice, are you making any extra for sale?

yfzracer45 · 08-25-2011, 11:24 PM

wow gives me an idea of how i can make me one for my mid pipe it burns the hell outta my new boots, my leg, and my plastics.

05-17-2011, 06:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
Shaky J Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 64	Exhaust Heat Shield Just thought I'd throw this on here and get some opinions. Finally received my materials to make a heat shield for my exhaust on my X. This is the final result. Used aluminum intercooler piping and cut to shape. Backed it with DEI Reflect-a-gold heat reflective foil and applied a carbon fiber look vinyl to the exterior. Due to the wonderful weather we have here in Ohio, I haven't had the chance to take it out and test and check temps. Should definitely help prevent some holes in the pants. Let me know what you think.

05-17-2011, 06:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
milzo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: ohio Posts: 517	very nice work, where in ohio are you? i need one of these for my nmotion __________________

05-18-2011, 07:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
mzarb28 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MA Posts: 260	very nice, good work __________________ 09' YFZ 450R~ MSD, Full DASA, FCI, Fox Float Evol Gen2, American Racing A-Arms, Hipers, Razr II's, Houser +1, Prescion Shock&Vibe Clamps, CCP, ASV shorty Levers, Quad Tech Seat, Quad Tech Carbon Fiber Hood, E-Sticky Graphics, Trinity Racing See-Through Clutch Cover, GYTR Nerfs with GYTR Heel Guards, Blingstar Attack Bumper, and much more!!!

05-18-2011, 05:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
BTwrestle04 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Irving, TX Posts: 192	Was there already mounting points on the head pipe? __________________ 2008 YFZ450 - Dasa Full System, Pro Taper Handlebars, Houser +1.5 Anti-vibe Steering Stem, GT Thunder A-Arms, HLS Elite Shocks, CCP Stabilizer, Pro Armor Front Bumper, Pro Armor Rear Grab Bar, GYTR Nerf Bars, Powermadd Handguards, TAG Glider Skidplate, Teixeira Tech Swingarm Skidplate, UPP Case Saver.

05-19-2011, 04:02 AM	#8 (permalink)
Not_A_Bro Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fullerton, CA Posts: 87	Looks bitchin. I'd imagine these would sell alot if you made some to sell. __________________ 06 YFZ - Cam Mod/Zip-Tie Mod/Carb-Spring Mod/Custom Intake/HMF exhaust/AC-Nerfs/Extreme 7-paddle Haulers Gear - SIDI Crossfire TA boots/SHIFT Monochromatic helmet/FOX pants/O'NEIL Apocalypse jersey/FOX gloves/SPY-Magneto goggles/

05-17-2011, 06:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
Shaky J Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 64	east cinci

05-18-2011, 05:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
blown54 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ft. Worth, Texas Posts: 898	Dang, good job!

05-18-2011, 06:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
Shaky J Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 64	No mounting points. I cut the ones from the stock header and welded on to the new pipe. I used the stock heat shield to determine placement of the tabs. I ran the stock heat shield for a bit, but wanted something that wrapped the header more.

05-19-2011, 08:10 AM	#9 (permalink)
Shaky J Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 64	Thanks for the comments. I have considered making them and I'm looking in to it. The problem is, obviously not all exhausts are the same, so I wouldn't be able to have a universal fit. I may consider making and installing for those that may be interested. I'm also looking at making out of carbon fiber, since I have access to all types of materials through the race shop. I'll keep you updated as I get more info.

07-03-2011, 12:11 AM	#10 (permalink)
mkhong9081 Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 32	Man, that looks awesome, I'd def buy one if you ever made em. Nice work

07-05-2011, 01:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
Kovatch Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NE OH Posts: 823	Looks awesome!! I ended up running a stock Honda 450r exhaust shield. Doesn't look great, but it prevents the burnt pants. __________________ 2009 YFZ450R Baldwin, DP, DID, Houser, K&N, Maxxis, LSR, PD, PEP, Rath, RPM, Sparks, SunStar, WorksConnection Waiting on Six5Designs for my YFZR stuff. =) Special thanks to Baldwin Motorsports

07-05-2011, 02:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
NorKanYFZ Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 49	You should definitely keep making those and sell them. Looks badass! __________________ 05 YFZ -- Full Yosh pipe.. Wanting to upgrade -- K&N -- Holeshot HD rears -- Cam mod -- Oil mod/conversion -- Jetting 170/45 w/ YZ needle -- Pro Armor Revo Nerfs/HG

07-05-2011, 03:14 PM	#13 (permalink)
funyun Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,571	Wow thats sick. I wouldn't mind one of those heat shields either for the right price if you start making them. Wonder how the wrap will hold up. Will it withstand a pressure washer you think?

08-25-2011, 09:54 PM	#14 (permalink)
8ball Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 99	That is nice! SSo did you decide on making any to sell? I'll take one

08-25-2011, 10:43 PM	#15 (permalink)
Shaky J Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 64	Unfortunately, no. It didn't quite go as planned. The heat shield still got hot enough to melt the fake carbon fiber material on the outside. I researched and purchased some different heat reflective material for inside the heat shield, but still no success. The shield is just too close to the header. So, I just painted it black with high temp paint. It still functions well and keeps from burning up pants, but the carbon look I was attempting to accomplish failed. The next step is true carbon fiber. I've been so busy with the race team, that I haven't had much of a chance to continue with the project. As soon as I finish with the race car and the season is done, I'll continue on this and post the progress.

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08-25-2011, 10:48 PM	#16 (permalink)
funyun Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,571	Dam that sucks to hear that was a bad ass looking heat shield.

08-25-2011, 10:56 PM	#17 (permalink)
8ball Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 99	Oh well good luck and I'll look out for ur post. Thanks

08-25-2011, 11:01 PM	#18 (permalink)
Shaky J Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 64	Actually, it doesn't look too bad, and most importantly, it functions. I still want the carbon look though.

08-25-2011, 11:08 PM	#19 (permalink)
8ball Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 99	That is nice, are you making any extra for sale?

08-25-2011, 11:24 PM	#20 (permalink)
yfzracer45 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bowling Green Ky Posts: 2,403	wow gives me an idea of how i can make me one for my mid pipe it burns the hell outta my new boots, my leg, and my plastics.